

is an acronym for "Route Of Overcoming The Struggle", which refers to his trip to Burundi in Africa in 2008. This song took first place in the United States and the United Kingdom, among others, and ended up at number three in the Netherlands. The song Right round was released as the first single. In 2009 followed the second album called R.O.O.T.S. Elevator, the second single from Mail on Sunday, was also not a success in the Netherlands. On this album he collaborates with Sean Kingston, Lil Wayne and Timbaland, among others. In the Netherlands, however, the song did not appear in the charts.įlo Rida released his debut album Mail on Sunday in 2008. In many countries, including the United States, this number reached the number one spot. He became known for his number 1 hit Low, from the soundtrack of the film Step Up 2: The Streets. His stage name is derived from the name of the state in which he was born (Florida). Despite the fact that his mother offered him a stable home situation, he still found it difficult to withdraw from the situation "on the street". He was raised with seven sisters in one of Miami's most dangerous neighborhoods, Carol City. Tramar Dillard, better known by his stage name Flo Rida (born September 17, 1979) is an American rapper and singer.įlo Rida has been rapping since he was eight.
